Alp Arslan: The Sultan who Captured a Byzantine Emperor

Alp Arslan was a  warrior whose very presence demanded attention. Exceptionally tall and a renowned horseman, this prince was instantly recognisable by the prominent moustache that flowed down his back . His men would bestow upon him the title “valiant lion,” - a name Muhammad ibn Dawud would embody throughout his remarkable life. This warrior of the Seljuk Dynasty was instrumental in the spread of Islam in the Asia Minor.